El Gouna Writers' Residency

How To Apply

The results for the sessions of 2010 were announced in December 2009! The Writers’ Residency Management and Advisory Board would like to thank all those who showed interest in the program and are happy to announce that the program will continue in 2011!

The deadline for submitting the application for the three sessions of the 2011 residencies is September 30, 2010. Results will be announced in November 2010.

All applicants must specify two preferences for the time of their residency; successful applicants will be offered the first available spot in accordance to their preference. Travel arrangements to the nearby Hurghada International Airport, will be the responsibility of the accepted writers.

To apply, please fill in the downloadable application form, then scan and e-mail the completed application form along with the material listed below to writers.residency@elgouna.com

  • Biographical sketch including publications, performances and writing credits
  • Ten page sample of your latest work.
  • One-page description of the work to be undertaken while at the Residency
  • Two letters of recommendation e-mailed directly to the e-mail address mentioned above
  • If the applicant has a publishing contract for the project in process, he/ she should kindly state this

Eligibility

  • El Gouna Writers' Residency is open to international writers who have published books in the categories of novels, short stories, poetry or plays
  • Writers should have a specific project they will be developing or completing at the Residency
  • Regardless of the country of origin, the applicant must be fluent in speaking either English or French

Selection Criteria

El Gouna Writers’ Residency program mainly focuses on the professional experience of writers, quality of past work and their potential to have a productive residency in El Gouna.

Major factors in making the selection will be the literary achievement of the applicant to date and the ability to produce a work of substantial literary quality. The trustees and their advisers will make the final selection.